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A Bob Ross landscape painting from the episode "Autumn Distinction."

The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

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The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross

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Bob Ross relaxes viewers and encourages the painting hobbyist in "The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross." Using his "wet-on-wet" technique, Bob paints natural scenes with bold strokes across the canvas, from cascading waterfalls to snow-covered forests. Bob Ross’ calm disposition and easy-to-follow instruction remind viewers that “there are no mistakes, only happy accidents.”
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Storm's Arrival
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26:34
Season 40 Episode 4010
Storm's Arrival
Nicholas Hankins calls back to Bob's final episode of The Joy of Painting for inspiration.
Emerald Waters
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27:38
Season 40 Episode 4009
Emerald Waters
Bob Ross uses beautiful shades of green in this exciting display of nature's wonder.
Country Cabin
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27:57
Season 40 Episode 4008
Country Cabin
Bob Ross takes us to a small cabin nestled deep in the snowy forest.
Misty Forest Oval
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27:45
Season 40 Episode 4007
Misty Forest Oval
Bob Ross gives us a glimpse at a forest through an oval window.
High Chanteau
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26:28
Season 40 Episode 4006
High Chanteau
Bob Ross takes us to a uniquely-shaped mountain side chalet today.
Misty Mountain Morning
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26:33
Season 40 Episode 4005
Misty Mountain Morning
Nicholas Hankins paints a sleepy, slow moving mountain river; a real Bob Ross classic!
Mountain at Sunset
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27:55
Season 40 Episode 4004
Mountain at Sunset
Bob Ross demonstrates how to create a beautiful brown mountain scene.
Winter Mountain
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28:00
Season 40 Episode 4003
Winter Mountain
Bob Ross captures the mood of a cold winter’s day.
Majestic Pine
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28:02
Season 40 Episode 4002
Majestic Pine
Bob Ross paints a golden field of sparse pines and other greenery..
Blue River
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26:52
Season 40 Episode 4001
Blue River
Bob Ross shows us how to create crimson-y magic in today’s riverside landscape.
Winter Paradise
27:26
Season 39 Episode 3926
Winter Paradise
Create a spectacular warm winter mountain in an oval.
Days Gone By
27:24
Season 39 Episode 3925
Days Gone By
Take a hike (on canvas) with painter Bob Ross.
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